On December 1st our family received the most wonderful holiday blessing...the gift of extraordinary healing. My Mom has an MRI scan of her brain every 3 months and once again it came back with no new cancer growth. December 6th was the one year anniversary of her grim diagnosis of a stage 4 glioblastoma brain tumor. And one year later yes she does have brain cancer, but she is tumor free and living life to the fullest! Her oncologist says he would like to take some of the credit due to her success with her chemotherapy treatments and clinical trial study, but he said he is giving my mom ALL THE CREDIT :) Her story is nothing short of a TRUE MIRACLE. The cancer specialists are learning so much from her because no one has progressed so well through treatment from this type of brain tumor. Her fight is being witnessed by many and others draw hope and strength from her success.
This year I have really treasured the time I've gotten to spend with my mom decorating our houses, christmas shopping and making holiday plans together. Even through chemotherapy she is a ball of energy and wears me out! We are looking forward to spending a very special Christmas together as a family with my fiance coming home for 2 weeks from serving with the Army in Afghanistan and his daughter and family coming from Georgia and California. There are so many challenges that we have faced as a family this year that makes us appreciate the simple act of getting to be together for the holidays. There may have been years that we have taken that time for granted, but this year is a reminder to all of us that it is so very PRECIOUS. Everyday with my mom here is a blessing and we are celebrating this Christmas season with a tremendous amount of joy and optimism for the future! Many blessings to all of you and your families this Christmas season.
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ReplyDeleteGod is good...we can all learn from you Tricia, by taking your strength and determination, and courage. Tricia you are changing so many lives, and most of all you are leading your wonderful family to the things that are most important. What a special season this is! Tanis go get your soldier and give him a hug from all of us!
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ReplyDeleteI love all of you guys and am happy to hear that Tricia is flourishing. Christmas is such a special time of year it is a time that should truly be cherished. I miss all of you and wish you guys a Merry Christmas. Tanis, thank your Fiance for serving for us. It is thanks to him and others that serve with him that we get to enjoy a peaceful holiday!
Dear Tricia, Jim and your wonderful girls!
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo happy to hear that you once again got good news about your MRI!! You are incredible! This must be a very Merry Christmas for you all. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Have a Happy Holiday Season! Every year I think about the fun/crazy playgroup Christmas Parties we used to have- all those toddlers running amok.
Love, Anne C
It makes my day every time I read your post. Love hearing the good news. You are a special family and very much loved by all.
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